Pune A random survey by city-based Chest Research Foundation (CRF) has found that seven out of 100 persons in Pune have got airways obstruction (obstruction of windpipe).

The foundation has set up detection booths in various parts of the city, since Monday, as part of World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) day on November 18.

Perhaps not since Egypt built the great pyramids of Giza, or more recently tamed the Nile with the Aswan High Dam, has the government embarked on as challenging a national project: wiping out smoking in public places.

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The ban on smoking in public places has gone up in smoke with enforcers citing confusion over the

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New Delhi: The hype surrounding ban on smoking at public places seems to have vanished into thin air. A recent survey shows that the ban has not been effectively implemented since it came into effect in October last year. The survey conducted by Voluntary Health Association of India (VHAI) found that over 60% of the bars and restaurants flouted anti-smoking rules.

MUMBAI: Last October, Abhay Hari (name changed), a media professional, was fined for smoking at a footpath. Abhay knew that the ban on smoking in public places had just been introduced, but wasn't aware that footpaths were out of bounds as well. "I was shocked when I was fined for smoking with two other friends on a footpath. But as days passed, I could see people smoking in public again.

The chain smokers might have to face tough times in the Capital as the Delhi government seems to have reached the next level of controlling air pollution in the city.

The health department of Delhi government is gearing up to keep tabs on the indoor air quality of bars, clubs, restaurants, offices, etc.

Indian women are among the worst in the world when it comes to smoking. According to the latest Tobacco Atlas, the country ranks third in the top 20 female smoking populations across the globe.